E-commerce, Digitalization and Smart Cities

By April 1, 2021 April 6th, 2021 Cities Clusters

Background

Digital economy interests developing countries as they can leapfrog developmental stages by harnessing the benefits brought about by digital technologies. Developing countries have made impressive progress in digitalizing many aspects of the traditional industries. Of note is the trade aided by digital platforms, also known as E-commerce. With widespread COVID-19 impacts and arising needs for a green and just recovery from the pandemic, Cities Project has commissioned 15 capacity development trainings and webinars on e-commerce in 2020. Building on results achieved in the past year, in 2021 Cities Project will continue to carry out activities and facilitate capacity development and knowledge GP sharing among cities and institutions under this theme in partnership with specialized agencies and entities.

Cluster Activities

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November 9, 2023

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November 6, 2023

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Knowledge Products

Cities Clusters - TransportCities ProjectNews
December 13, 2023

UNOSSC Facilitates South-South Exchange on Urban Mobility between Cities in Argentina, Chile and China

On 12 December 2023, the Cities Project of the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) held an online exchange on innovative urban mobility, fostering collaboration among officials from Buenos…
Cities Clusters - AgricultureCities ProjectNews
November 23, 2023

UNOSSC Cities Project Facilitates Collaboration Between Gurbhakot, Nepal, and Nanjing, China on Agro-industrial Park Planning

From 17 to 20 November 2023, the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) Cities Project and officials from Gurbhakot, Nepal undertook a field visit to Nanjing, China. The visit…
Cities Clusters - E-commerceCities ProjectNews
November 9, 2023

6th China International Import Expo: An Important Platform to Promote South-South Trade

From 5 to 10 November, the 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE) was held in Shanghai, bringing together over 3,400 exhibitors from 154 countries, regions, and international organizations. Among them,…
Cities Clusters - TourismCities ProjectNews
November 6, 2023

UNOSSC Cities Project and WHITRAP strengthen collaboration at 2023 World Heritage Creative Innovator Forum

From 2 to 3 November, representatives of the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) Cities Project participated in the 2023 World Heritage Creative Innovator Forum in Guangzhou, China. The…